Finding the Third Proportional to 14,338 and 19,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,338 and 19,086 is: 25,406.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,338 : 19,086 = 19,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,338/19,086 = 19,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,338x = 19,086 × 19,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,338x = 364,275,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,275,396/14,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,406.29
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